Samsung led with a 37% market share in the said quarter, Apple followed closely at 21%, while Lenovo and Xiaomi also made notable strides, CMR report revealed.
Apple has officially stopped selling the older iPhone models, but they will still be available for purchase from retailers around the world while stocks last.
Some rumours point to it consisting of a specifications bump while having the same design as the second-generation model, complete with a 4.7-inch display and Touch ID.
The iPhone 12 (with 40 per cent market share) was the most sought-after model in Q4 in India, followed by iPhone 11, SE (2020), iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro Max models.